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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.53, 3,507.44 and 951.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.53, 3,507.44 and 951.83 is: 1,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.53 : 3,507.44 = 951.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.53/3,507.44 = 951.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.53x = 3,507.44 × 951.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.53x = 3,338,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,471.62/2,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.20

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